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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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